Thank you to De Roos for lending us this Porsche TecFlex fountain pen to review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
Serious Nibbage Porsche TecFlex
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My Personal Pens: Stipula Etruria Magnifica Alter Ego
This Stipula Etruria Magnifica in the Alter Ego finish is a nice, large pen with a clever piston mechanism. Although I like the finish, this pen is particularly special to me because of the very fascinating titanium nib, which is very springy and has excellent “snap-back”. This pen was limited to 351 fountain pens. I have not yet done a full review of this pen, but I will record one when I get a chance.
Rotring Art Pen Calligraphy Set
This calligraphy pen set with 1.5, 1.9, and 2.3 mm nibs was sent to me by Goldspot – thank you!
Measurements
Length (capped): 178.6 mm/7.03″
Length (uncapped): 166.8 mm/6.57″
Length (posted): not available
Diameter (barrel): 5.3 – 11.7 mm/0.21″ – 0.46″
Diameter (section): 8.5 – 10.8 mm/0.34″ – 0.43″
Weight (all): 14 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 4 g
My Personal Pens: Visconti Opera Elements Fire
The Visconti Opera Elements Fire has been in my collection for a very long time. I absolutely adore the finish of this pen: it’s a wonderful pen that just looks beautiful. The smooth and springy 14 karat gold nib is particularly special. This pen is quite a bit smaller than its big brother, the Opera Master, but it is also lighter and more portable.
Cross Botanica Red Hummingbird Vine
Let’s have a look at the Red Hummingbird Vine finish in the Botanica series from Cross.
Measurements
Length (capped): 135.1 mm/5.30″
Length (uncapped): 123.4 mm/4.90″
Length (posted): 156.4 mm/6.15″
Diameter (barrel): 9.3 – 9.7 mm/0.37″ – 0.38″
Diameter (section): 8.1 – 9.1 mm/0.32″ – 0.36″
Weight (all): 24 g
Weight (cap): 10 g
Weight (body): 14 g
Serious Nibbage Visconti Van Gogh Pair of Shoes
Thank you to Appelboom for lending us this Visconti Van Gogh Pair of Shoes fountain pen to review! Reviews, writing samples, and previous Serious Nibbage episodes can be found under the Pens, Paper, Ink menu!
My Personal Pens: Classic Pens LM1 Flame Red
The Classic Pens LM1 Flame Red is a large pen, but it is smaller than the Classic Pens LB5 made from the same diffusion-bonded acrylic, and it was limited to 500 pens (375 fountain pens and 125 roller balls). I love this pen, and I believe it is a great pen for everyday carry. I have not yet done a full review on the Classic Pens LM1, but I will record one as soon as I have time.
Ensso Piuma Fountain Pen Review
These Ensso Piuma fountain pens were sent to me by Ensso.
Measurements
Length (capped): 139.9 mm/5.50″
Length (uncapped): 127.7 mm/5.0″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 11.9 – 15.0 mm/0.47″ – 0.59″
Diameter (section): 10.6 – 12.5 mm/0.42″ – 0.49″
Weight (all): 97 g (brass)/34 g (aluminum)/55 g (titanium)
Weight (cap): 27 g (brass)/9 g (aluminum)/15 g (titanium)
Weight (body): 69 g (brass)/25 g (aluminum)/40 g (titanium)
Classic Pens LB6 Virtues Essence
This pen was kindly lent to me by Andreas Lambrou of Classic Pens. An expensive pen, but a largely handmade pen.
Measurements
Length (capped): 152.7 mm/6.01″
Length (uncapped): 139.3 mm/5.49″
Length (posted): N/A
Diameter (barrel): 15.7 – 15.7 mm/0.61″ – 0.62″
Diameter (section): 12.6 – 14.5 mm/0.50″ – 0.57″
Weight (all): 43 g
Weight (cap): 26 g
Weight (body): 17 g
My Personal Pens: Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Victorian Finish
This beautiful pen was sent to me by John, which is clearly an incredible generous gesture. I love this pen: the weight, size, and feeling of it are magnificent and it writes just beautifully too. I have also done a full review of this pen.